Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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What is the correct radio code used by California correctional officers to signal a fight in progress?
Answer: The code varies by facility, but officers must respond immediately regardless
Radio codes vary by CDCR institution, but all officers must know and respond immediately to their facility's distress and emergency codes.
During a prison riot, a California correctional officer who is isolated should:
Answer: Secure themselves in a safe location and contact the command post
An isolated officer should secure their position, avoid confrontation, and maintain communication with the command post to await coordinated response.
When responding to a medical emergency in a California state prison, the correct order of actions is:
Answer: Secure the area, call for medical and backup, then provide aid within your training
Scene security must be established first to protect both the officer and the injured inmate before medical assistance can safely be rendered.
A California correctional officer discovers smoke coming from a cell. The immediate first step is:
Answer: Activate the fire alarm and notify central control
Activating the alarm and notifying central control initiates the facility's emergency response system and brings additional resources immediately.
What does 'incident command system' (ICS) refer to in California correctional emergency management?
Answer: A standardized management structure for coordinating emergency response
ICS provides a unified command structure during emergencies, ensuring coordinated response among all responders within and outside the facility.
During a hostage situation in a California correctional facility, the officer on scene should:
Answer: Contain the situation, avoid escalation, and await trained negotiators
First responders must contain hostage situations and prevent escalation while trained crisis negotiators and tactical teams assume command.